CAPSULE HISTORY OF THE PRO-MADE GOLF COMPANY 1934 – 1960 “The fairy tale story of a small Vancouver manufacturing company” In the heart of the Depression, Roy Bertram (Bert) Francis had a vision to create hand made golf clubs in … Continue reading →

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Newlands G&CC 70th Anniversary <Original Clubhouse circa 1948> After researching several books and articles, such as Arv Olson’s “Backspin” and various articles in “Fore” magazines, there appears to be confusion for the opening date for the Newlands G.&C.C. Recently, while … Continue reading →

FERNIE GOLF CLUB CELEBRATES 100 YEARS When speaking about centennial celebrations for golf clubs in British Columbia, the most frequent question asked is: “Where does our club rank in BC with regard to centennial celebrations?” The following existing clubs have … Continue reading →

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A Look Back at 1993 The 100th Anniversary For Golf in BC In the summer of 1993, Chateau Whistler golf course and hotel opened. For the complex’s first function, the hotel hosted the British Columbia Golf Association’s (BCGA) 100th anniversary … Continue reading →

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